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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.51, 3,400.02 and 1,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.51, 3,400.02 and 1,035.60 is: 1,552.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.51 : 3,400.02 = 1,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.51/3,400.02 = 1,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.51x = 3,400.02 × 1,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.51x = 3,521,060.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,060.71/2,268.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.15

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